Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Cardiology • Houma, LA

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About

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Houma, Louisiana provides cardiology and interventional cardiology services, including treatment for peripheral artery disease, valvular and structural heart conditions, and vascular medicine. The practice operates 24/7 virtual care centers, office-based catheterization labs, and an ambulatory surgery center, and offers an innovative Cardio@Home program for lifestyle modifications and cardiovascular research participation.

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Clinic Type

Cardiology

Address

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Phone

866.303.6999

Email

info@CVLhealth.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://cvlhealth.com/our-practices/cis/

Telehealth

24/7 Virtual Care Center

Services Offered

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Vascular Medicine
Peripheral Artery Disease treatment
Valvular/Structural Heart care
Cardio@Home program
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services
Office-based cath labs
24/7 Virtual Care Center
Cardiovascular research/clinical trials

Technology & Equipment

Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System
Aperta NSE PTA Balloon
Evolut FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system

Team

Not specified on page — Physicians/Staff at CIS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

rater8 (via official website): 4.9/5 (Approximately 2,000+ per physician reviewed; over 22,000 total ratings for the practice location)
promallu.com aggregated data: 4.8/5 (526)

Patients praise

Professional and knowledgeable physicians
Compassionate and attentive staff
Clean and welcoming facilities
Efficient service and clear communication of medical information
Strong patient confidence in care providers

Common complaints

Historical medical malpractice litigation involving allegations of miscommunication or failure to act on diagnostic test results

"Dr. Walker is very knowledgeable and very respectful. He makes sure to answer any concerns you may have. One of the best doctors ever!!!"

— Verified Patient via rater8

"I cannot thank the personnel at CIS enough for their care and patience. Dr. Abben is always willing to answer questions and help our family understand and participate in decisions made in caring for our family!"

— Patient Review

"Needing cardiology care can be scary sometimes, but the staff was so considerate and gentle. We are so fortunate to have this type of access to care within our community through CIS."

— Charlotte Buisson, Patient

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].